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H-1B Visa Live Updates: US President Donald Trump has taken a big decision and strictly on the H-1B visa. He has imposed a fee of Rs 88 lakh every year for the new visa. This makes Indian profession living in America …Read more
Indians are upset
Within a few hours of Trump’s decision, there was chaos among Indians living in America. Many people canceled their tickets for India at the last moment. At the same time, the Indians who are already in India have been confused about the return due to lack of clarity. Many immigration lawyers and companies have warned visa holders to immediately return to America, so that they do not face any further trouble.
What did the Government of India say
The Government of India has said that the full impact of this decision is being studied. Foreign Ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement that both Indian and American industry will discuss these situations as the contribution of skilled talent in innovation and technology is necessary for the economy of both countries. The government also admitted that this decision could create a humanitarian crisis because the lives of thousands of families will be affected. India hopes that the US administration will see the issue sensitively.
September 21, 2025 08:06 IST
H-1B Visa Live News: Fees will be charged only on new visas- White House
To be clear:
1.) This is not an annual fee. It’s a one-time fee that applies only to the petition.
2.) Thos who alredy hold h-1-1b Visas and are currently outside of the country right now will not be charged $ 100,000 to re-enter.
H-1B Visa Holders can leave and re-enter the…
– Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) September 20, 2025
White House press secretary Caroline Lewitt made it clear that it is not an annual fee, but a once offered fee which will apply only to new H-1B visa applications. He said that those who already have H-1B visas and who are currently outside the country will not have to pay $ 1,00,000 for re-entry. Current visa holders will remain normal freedom to go out and return and this fee will only apply to new visa applications and upcoming lottery bicycle, not renewal or existing visas.
September 21, 2025 08:03 IST
H-1B Visa Live News: US President Trump issued strict orders on H-1B visa
H-1B Visa Live News: The White House issued a fact sheet attached to it after Trump’s order. It said, ‘Today US President Donald J. Trump has signed on the manifesto banning the entry of foreign nationals in the US, which are making new applications under the H-1B visa. Now it will be mandatory to deposit an amount of $ 100,000 with a new H-1B visa application or separately, so that the misuse of damage to American employees can be prevented and national security can be strengthened.
- The statement said that this manifesto will allow only those foreign workers to work in the US with the application of $ 1,00,000. The Home Safety Secretary has been instructed to approve visa application of such people abroad only when the payment is completed. If a case is in national interest, then it can be exempted.
- In the statement, under this order of the President, the employees will have to keep the payment document. The State Department will investigate the payment process and if the payment is not made, the concerned workers will not get entry, as well as other steps will be taken to implement the order. The Labor and Homeland Security Department has also been directed to issue joint guidance, which will have arrangements like verification, monitoring, audit and punishment.
- In this manifesto, the Labor Department has been instructed to make new rules of salary level for H-1B visa. At the same time, the Homeland Security Department has been ordered to make rules to give priority to H-1B workers with high salary and high skills.
September 21, 2025 07:54 IST
H-1B Visa Live News: Indian Embassy released emergency number
H-1B Visa News Live Updates: Indian Embassy in the US on Saturday released an emergency number to assist Indian citizens. The move has been taken after the announcement in which US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to impose a fee of $ 100,000 annually on H-1B visa applications. The embassy said that Indian citizens can seek help immediately through calls or WhatsApp on this number +1-202-550-9931. However, this number is only for emergency, not for general consular cases.